Muhammad Quraish Shihab

Indonesian islamic scholar
Person human Q55238732
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Muhammad Quraish Shihab

Summary

Muhammad Quraish Shihab is a human[1]. Born in Sidenreng Rappang[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1944[3]. He worked as an ulema[4] and mufassir[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's place of birth was Sidenreng Rappang[2].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab was born on February 16, 1944[3].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's father was Abdurrahman Shihab[7].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab was married to Fatmawati Assegaf[8].
  • A child of Muhammad Quraish Shihab was Najelaa Shihab[9].
  • A child of Muhammad Quraish Shihab was Najwa Shihab[10].
  • A child of Muhammad Quraish Shihab was Nahla Shihab[11].
  • A child of Muhammad Quraish Shihab was Ahmad Shihab[12].
  • A child of Muhammad Quraish Shihab was Nasywa Shihab[13].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab held citizenship in Indonesia[14].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab worked as an ulema[4].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab worked as a mufassir[5].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab held the position of ambassador of Indonesia to Egypt[15].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[16].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab is recorded as male[18].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's Commons category is recorded as Muhammad Quraish Shihab[20].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's given name is recorded as Muhammad[21].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's described at URL is recorded as https://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/writers/muhammad-quraish-shihab[22].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's participant in is recorded as Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2023[23].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Indonesian[24].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's sibling is recorded as Umar Shihab[25].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's sibling is recorded as Alwi Shihab[26].
  • Muhammad Quraish Shihab's sibling is recorded as Ahmad Nizar Shihab[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sidenreng Rappang[2], Muhammad Quraish Shihab… he was born on February 16, 1944[3]. His father was Abdurrahman Shihab[7].

Education

Muhammad Quraish Shihab was educated at Al-Azhar University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ulema[4] and mufassir[5]. Muhammad Quraish Shihab held the position of ambassador of Indonesia to Egypt[15].

Personal Life

Muhammad Quraish Shihab was married to Fatmawati Assegaf[8]. Children include Najelaa Shihab[9], an educator[28], b. 1976[29], of Indonesia[30]; Najwa Shihab[10], a television presenter[31], b. 1977[32], of Indonesia[33], awarded the Asia's Most Influential Indonesia[34]; Nahla Shihab[11]; Ahmad Shihab[12]; and Nasywa Shihab[13]. His religion is recorded as Islam[17].

Why It Matters

Muhammad Quraish Shihab ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Muhammad Quraish Shihab born?

Muhammad Quraish Shihab was born in Sidenreng Rappang[2].

Who were Muhammad Quraish Shihab's parents?

Muhammad Quraish Shihab's father was Abdurrahman Shihab[7].

Who was Muhammad Quraish Shihab married to?

Muhammad Quraish Shihab's spouses include Fatmawati Assegaf[8].

What did Muhammad Quraish Shihab do for work?

Muhammad Quraish Shihab worked as ulema[4] and mufassir[5].

Where did Muhammad Quraish Shihab go to school?

Muhammad Quraish Shihab was educated at Al-Azhar University[16].

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  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2023 Speakers. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2023 Speakers. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ulema, mufassir
    Position held ambassador of Indonesia to Egypt
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2023
    Given name Muhammad
    Spouse Fatmawati Assegaf
    Sibling Umar Shihab, Alwi Shihab, Ahmad Nizar Shihab
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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